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Thomas O’Keefe

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Thomas O’Keefe Projects

Catawba River Flow and Access Restoration (SC)

On August 11th, 2006, American Whitewater joined a group of 70 organizations, agencies, and individuals in signing... [read more]

Cheoah River Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

American Whitewater began investigating the whitewater potential of the Cheoah River in 1999, and advocated for a... [read more]

Tuckasegee Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Tuckasegee relicensing has radically improved recreational opportunities along 35 miles of the Class II main Tuck,... [read more]

Nantahala Flow and Access Restoration (NC)

The Nantahala is one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the nation and the world. Forgiving... [read more]

Tallulah Gorge Flow and Access Restoration (GA)

The Tallulah Gorge was the honeymoon capitol of the south at the turn of the century. Large... [read more]

Nolichucky Wild and Scenic Designation (TN/NC)

The mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee have hundreds of dams, yet only a handful of protected... [read more]

North Carolina Forest Planning

Western North Carolina is home to the highest mountains in the eastern US, abundant rainfall, globally significant... [read more]

Chattooga Headwaters Access (NC)

Table of Contents American Whitewater Chattooga Project Summary Forest Service Process Paddlers' Litigation Against the Forest Service... [read more]

Kevin Colburn Articles

NRCS Announces 2nd Public Comment Period for Green River Diversion Project

Green River, Utah -  The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), with the Utah Department of Agriculture and... [read more]

Parks Ask For Comments On Paddling Prohibitions

  Earlier this month, the National Park Service and US Fish and Wildlife Service published their draft... [read more]

AW Contributes to NC National Forest Planning

Earlier this month American Whitewater filed comments on the "assessment phase" of the forest planning process for... [read more]

Public Meetings Scheduled for Pit 1 – June 11th (CA)

On Tuesday, June 11th, California's State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) will hold two public meetings about... [read more]

Gunnison and Crested Butte, CO paddlers meetings – May 21 and 23

  American Whitewater (AW), the nation’s leading advocate for the conservation of whitewater rivers, will be hosting... [read more]

Lyons Outdoor Games and Burning Can to Support AW

Lyons, Colorado – The Oskar Blues Burning Can Beer Fest (www.burningcan.com ) is back (June 1st) for... [read more]

AW Defends State Agency’s Ability to Protect CA Rivers

In late 2012, PG&E directly challenged the authority of California’s water quality agency to protect the beneficial... [read more]

Waiting for Rain on the Missisquoi (VT)

The long awaited first releases on the Missisquoi River in Sheldon Springs, Vermont, were cancelled due to... [read more]
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